Shoegaze Genre Dissection
Summary
Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and global resurgence of shoegaze, tracing its roots from 1990s pioneers like My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Ride. They highlight contemporary acts such as Starflyer 59, Los Mundos, and Winter, while producer Max Hatlam discusses the genre’s influence on metal hybrids like doom gaze and black gaze. The episode celebrates shoegaze’s atmospheric sound and its enduring, worldwide legacy.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon, and Chicago voice messages
Shoegaze origins and the insular UK scene
My Bloody Valentine and the making of Loveless
Slow Dive: Atmosphere and songwriting evolution
Ride: Early shoegaze and reunion albums
Lush: Pop songwriting and Creation Records
Spiritualized: Gospel influences and live power
Catherine Wheel and other 90s shoegaze bands
Ads: Quince and Squarespace
Starflyer 59: Christian punk roots and longevity
Los Mundos: Prolific Mexican shoegaze band
Soft Science: Sacramento's reverb-soaked sound
Winter and Low Tide: Dream pop and indie rock
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Shoegaze in metal: This Will Destroy You and Deafheaven
Deftones and Slow Crush: Metal with atmosphere
Pink Frost: Chicago's female-fronted shoegaze
Outro and Patreon bonus content
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